The Swedish Table

(Paperback)

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"Although I never physically fit in . . . being the sole tall, awkward African American among a sea of beautiful blonde, blue-eyed Swedes, it was my home. When I tasted the first potato of the summer, just dug out of the ground, or when I picked the first ripe cloudberry and popped it in my mouth, or when I took in the scent of seawater and

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"As someone who loves to eat and has enjoyed Helenes cooking, I certainly recommend this very interesting cookbook.
"Barbra Streisand

"The Swedish Table is an amazing cookbook that wonderfully captures the simplicity and beauty of husmanskostSwedish home cooking". Marcus Samuelsson, author of Aquavit: And the New Scandinavian Cuisine and Yes, Chef

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This is a wonderful book with delightful stories about Helene's childhood in Sweden. She is a talented cook and creatively combines Swedish classic recipes with contemporary ingredients. I can't wait to get into the kitchen and to start cooking!
"Beatrice Ojakangas, author of Scandinavian Cooking

Author Bio

Helene Henderson is an African American, Swedish-born chef who was raised in Lule, Sweden, where she learned how to cook. She currently runs Malibu Farm, an organic farm where she and her staff offer fresh catering, host special events, and teach cooking classes. You can visit her online at www.malibu-farm.com.